TOWN & COUNTRY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 870, 2 November 1888, Page 20

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Mr Riley, of the School of Design, has plaoed on view in the Fine Arts Exhibition a couple of autotypes of Sir Frederick Leighton’s— “Arts of War” and “Art 3 of Peace.”

The weather during Sunday was extremely boisterous. A very heavy northwest gale blew all day, and in the evening heavy rain set in, which continued through the night. Although the gale was a very heavy one, no damage has been reported.

Mr Robert Parker left by the ss Arawa yesterday week, on his way to Christohurch, where he will hold local rehearsals with the Christchurch contingent of performers, who are to take part in the approaching Wellington Musical Festival. He will be away about a week.

The last train on the Manawatu line did not arrive in town until 1 am last Friday morning. It appears that a horse got on the line near Otaki, and was run over by the engine. The shock derailed one of the passenger carriages, causing a delay of several hours. No damage is reported to the train or passengers. The Hospital Steward aoknowledges with thanks the receipt of two dozen small books of Sankey’s Hymns, from the Rev H. _H. Driver ; old linen from the following ladies :—Mrs DentOD, Ghuznee-street ; Mrs Brown, Hobson-street; Mrs A- P. Mason, Abel Smith.street; Mrs T. Perham, Parkesstreet ; and Mrs Halse, Tinakori-road; periodicals from Miss McGregor. An illuminated address, signed by a number of leading citizens, was, together with a purse of sovereigns, forwarded to th Mayor of Auckland this week for presentation to Chief-Detective Browne, who was recently removed to Auckland. The address expresses regret at Mr Browne’s departure, and testifies to tho respect and esteem in which he was held in Wellington. Mr Wells, evangelist, delivered a sermon at the Catholic Apostolic Church, Webbstreet, Sunday night, taking for his subject “The Judgment of Christ.” The congregation, a fairly numerous one, considering the inclement state of the weather, listened to the sermon with marked attention and interest. Next Sunday Mr Wells will deliver another sermon, the title of which is "The Kingdom of Chrißt.”

Mr James Lockie has for some time past had a number of men engaged in blasting and clearing the face of the hill opposite To Aro Baths, from which a quantity of Btuff was removed for the old Te Aro reclamation. The clearing will give about- 50ft frontage, on which we understand Mr Lockie ultimately intends to build a row of cottages. The clearing will improve the appearance of th s somewhat neglected neighbourhood. One of the largest consignments of trout for the West Coast yet sent from the Masterton Fish Ponds arrived in town on Wednesday night last week, and was forwarded by the next morning's express,the Government and Manawatu Railway authorities having granted a small carriage right through from Masterton to Taranaki, and courteously afforded every facility for safe transit. The following distribution of fish will be made to societies subsidising the ponds : Taranaki, 5000 brown tront; Hawera, 1000 fontinalis fry and 1 can yearliDgs, 2500 brown trout. Thomas- Farrell, a fireman employed aboard the steamer Arawa, met with. a painful accident yesterday week about midday which cost him his life.. He was going aboard the steamer immediately prior to her departure for Southern poits, and was in the act of crossing over the only hatchway that was left open when his foot slipped and he fell headlong into the hold. A ladder was standing in the hold, and against this he struck, thereby breaking his fall. When picked up he was unconscious, bat the ship’s surgeon, who examined him, declared no bones to have been broken. He was taken to the Hospital aboard by the doctor’s orders. From our telegrams we learn that the man died at Lyttelton on Saturday. It will be good news to all those who interest themselves in athletio pursuits, and to the public generally, to learn that there is a great probability of another recreation ground being procured for the city. At the meeting held last night week for the purpose of establishing an Amateur Athletio Club, Mr P. P. Webb, the convener of the meeting, stated that one of his objects in forming the club was that they might use it as an engine for assisting them to get a ground. He stated that Dr Collins, who was to have been present that evening, could have told them something as to the efforts that .were being made to get a ground, hut in his absence, Mr Ronaldson, he understood, would give them some information on the subject. Mr Ronaldson said that a number of gentlemen had been interesting themselves in the matter for Borne time past, and they had got things pretty well primed now. It would, of course, require a company, which they wanted to be a large one. They could get the oompany floated with a few shareholders, but their object was to popularise the movement. A Provisional Committee had been formed for the express purpose of carrying the object out. He was not in a position to say where the proposed ground was, and it might require legislation to attain it, but they had been promised a great deal of assistance from a large number of residents of the city. He pointed out that it was proposed to lay a bicycle track on the ground, and make it suitable for other athletic sports. He hoped that they would shortly hear more of the matter. "We understand that the proposed ground is a short distance from Newtown on the road to Island Bay. Several prominent citizens are interesting themselves in the movement, and there is every prospeot of it being attended with success.

An interesting letter from our London Gossiping Correspondent appears on page 24. On our 22nd page this week will be found a carefully-compiled synopsis of the Acts of Parliament passed during the session of 1888, which will be found useful for reference.

The ss Aorangi, which left Hobart on Tuesday evening, may be expected in Port Chalmers early to-morrow morning. No doubt her mails will be forwarded on'at onoe, and may, therefore, be expected : here on Monday next. ■ ‘ On the return trip from Melbourne, Sir. Robert Stout paid a visit to Government House at Hobart, and spent most ,of the afternoon with his old schoolfellow Sir Robert Hamilton. Sir R. Stout was. so pleased with Hobart that he proposes spending his next holiday there. j . >• Charles Henry, saddler, of Fielding, who absconded some time ago to Sydney, where he was recently arrested, arrived at ’Auckland on Wednesday in the steamer Waijrarapa in charge of Detective T woby, of S Auckland. Henry will be brought to Wellington by-the Wairarapa, which arrives here on Sunday. Intimation by telegram was received in town on Wednesday that the Bank of New South Wales had declared its usual dividend of 15 per cent., and bonus of 2^ i pe‘r’;Cenfc. per annum for the half year ended '3oth September ; also added , £IO,OOO , the reserve fund, which now amounts to £920,000. , - > It has been reported to the police: that a lad named Shearer, aged 13 years,i^uas.been missing since Friday last. On that day he left his mother’s home in Haiqiiig-atreet, stating that he was going to look JEpr work at the Hutt, and has not since been seen. The missing lad was dressed in a dark tweed coat, check trousers and vest, with new laceup boots. ,- _ , A meeting of bakers was held at Fraser’s rooms Wednesday, to consider the.advisableness of forming a union for the trade*' There were abont twenty persons present, ,ahd Mr Ogg occupied the chair. It was deeded to form a union, and Messrs W. Monm and Oakley were appointed to interview-men in the trade, with a view to making arrangements for a larger meeting to be held shortly. Mr Moran was elected, secretary pro tem. The Secretary of the Federated; Trades Council attended the meeting, and expressed willingness to give every, information which might be reqnired concerning the formation of the union, and soon. A hearty 1 vote of thanks was accorded to him for his attendance and a brief address. .■

Touching the prospects of the reefing country about Mahakipawa, we may state that Mr H. F. Logan, who has been pro. specting about there recently, returned to town on Wednesday week, bringing with him samples of quartz from several reefs. One of these samples, from the Kapar claim, weighing 321 b, was crushed by Mr .'Crease’s Chilian mill, and yielded just short of a pennyweight of gold, Mr Skey’s estimate of the return per ton being 2oz 13d wtr. ; The quartz is weather-worn and easy-to manipulate, coming as it does from the' surface. Other samples of quartz yielded' at the rate of loz 14dwt and soz ’ the-ton respectively. The prospects are certainly encouraging. - ' The contrast between English arid'American ingenuity and inventiveness in the art of minimising friction and reducing deadweight, is forcibly illustrated by the American bogie truck freight oars' which were exhibited lately at the St. Pancras Railway Station. These oars aro built of tubular steel, are supported on two fourwheeled bogies, and weigh ei-ht tons for goods and ten tons for coal. The English oar weighs five tonß and carries eight. The American, which weighs eight or ten, carries thirty. The result is, that if the American superseded the English truck on the Midland (according to an interesting calculation by Mr Roberts in the Railway Herald) all the goods traffic could be carried at a saving of 198,735 tons of deadweight on every 681,368 tons carried. The Wellington Education Board announce that the examinations for the twenty-seven scholarships offered by the Board will: be held simultaneously at the Greytown school and in the Terrace school on Wednesday, 28th November, at 10 a.m. Eighteen of the scholarships of the annual value of £ls are open to children nndor the age of 15 attending schools in "the City of Wellington and tho Borough of Melrose. Five of the annual valne of £3O are open to children attending schools in the Wairarapa districts, and four of £3O to scholars in the Wellington oonntry districts. The regulations for the examinations were made yesterday at the meeting of the Board. The Rev Dr West, M.A., LLB.. and Mr A. McGregor, 8.A., were appointed to act as examiners.

fjA meeting of the recently-formed New ealand Pioneer Baseball Club was held at the Pier Hotel on Wednesday. There were about 30 members present, and Mr J. G. Henderson occupied the chair. Some discussion took place with regard to altering the name of the Club, and it was eventually deoided to alter it from its present title to that of the Wellington Baseball Club. A large number of rales were considered and passed. • The entrance fee was fixed at 2s 6d and the annual subscription at ss. It was decided to limit the membership of the Club to 60 members. It was decided that the uniform of the Club should be white cricketing flannel shirt, knickerbockers, and cap trimmed with navy blue, and navy blue stockings, The election of President and Vice-Presi-dents waß deferred until next meeting, and it was decided that several influential citizens Bhonld he interviewed in the meantime in order to ascertain if they would accept the positions. Mr Henderson was elected captain, Mr Thomas Li. Mills vicecaptain, Mr Cyrus Webb secretary (pro tem.), Mr W. Scutt treasurer, and Messrs Barker, Asher, and Hubble as a committee. The Seoretary was instructed to write to Mr Hynard (the promoter of the~Club), who is leaving for America, thanking him - for the great interest and energy he ha 3 displayed in the movement. Several tenders have been received for the supply of uniforms, and they have been referred to the Committee for their consideration. A match will he played at Newtown Park on Saturday afternoon, and members are requested to roll up puuotually.

The Ouse of Harcourt v. Whittem will.be heard in the Supreme Court on Friday (today), at 10-‘a.m. The subscription list for the Post-office clock, which has been lying at the City Council office for several days past, is still perfectly blank. It is reported by our Pioton correspondent as well as by the Press Association agent at Blenheim; that a 18oz nugget has been found at Waikakaho. In the Court of Appeal on Monday morning Mr Justice Richmond intimated that the case of Stupples v. Dransfield would be further adjourned until Monday next in the absence of, the Chief Justice at''Wanganui.

The Hutt Special Settlement Association have informed the Minister of Lande that they will , accept the terms offered by the Government in connection with land in the Mangatainoko Block. The Association will take up 4000 aores, at a price of 35s per acre. We are informed that the long-standiDg difference between the Wellington Tramway Company-and the proprietors of Cobb and Co;’s omnibuses is likely to assume the new shape of an action for an alleged infringement of-S patent, in which £IO,OOO damages will be claimed by the plaintiffs. The Government have decided to accept tenders for a jetty and approaches at the Grove (near Mahakipawa), and the work will be proceeded with at once. . Instructions have also been given for establishing a post and telegraph office at Mahakipawa os soon as possible.

<5 A meeting of the Provisional Committee of the newly-formed Amateur Athletic Club - was held at the Occidental Hotel on Monday, Mr Ar King presiding. A number of rules were drafted, and it was decided to recom- “ mend the Club to adopt the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association’s definition of an amateur. The rules were submitted for consideration at a general meeting of the Club, held last evening. There was a large attendance at the Colombia Rink on Monday night to witness the football match on skates between the Columbia and Mahakipawa teams. After a very exciting contest the Mahakipawa team scored one. -goal and five behinds, and the the Columbia team 12 behinds, the former team thus proving the winners. A special feature was the capital passing by Dixon. Mr Moore was umpire for the Columbias and Mr F. Dixon for the opposition. Mr Stewart (of the late English football team) was referee. ■ Some logs were accidentally set on fire on ‘ Saturday morning on Mr Siever’a property, Makara, and spread over the hills rapidly, at one time threatening to set Mr MoMenaman’s recently-felled bush on fire This was fortunately prevented by the energetic manoer in which.Mr McMenaman’s station hands turned out with buckets slung over their shoulders. At the scene of action they were joined by several neighbours, and after a Bevere struggle all danger was averted. The heavy rain soon completed their work, and thus damage to an extent of about £7OO was avoided. ‘

The annual inspection of the City Rifles by Colonel" Hume took place Monday night in the Drillshed. The attendance was very good, every member of the corps being present'; The men turned ont in a smart, ■ soldierlike manner. The officers present were Captain Collins, Lieutenant Bailey (City Rifles), Cplonel Butts, Colonel Crowe, Captain Quick, Captain Coleman. At the conclusion of some very well executed movements, Colonel Hume expressed himself much pleased with the clean state of the arms and appointments, and at the manner in which the men drilled. A large number of Volunteer officers and.ths general public were present during the inspection. We have received from the SurveyorGeneral copies of the throe folding maps, with views of New Zealand scenery, lately issued from the Survey Department. They v are—The Sounds, Lakes of Western Otago, the interior Cold Lakes of Otago, and the Central Thermal Springs of the North Island. 3 The maps are capitally got up, while the views give a good general idea of some of the principal attractions of both Islands. Letterpress brief descriptions of routes, &c., accompany each map. The Government have got out these handy guides to our unrivalled scenery for gratuitous distribution at the Melbourne Exhibition, and the principal sh pping offices in all parts of the world. The idea is evidently borrowed from America. No doubt these guides will be very useful, but they should have been got out on a larger scale, and there should have been fuller details in the letterpresß. An exceedingly. interesting lecture was delivered Monday night at the Vivian-street Church by Mr Evans on the subject of colour. In the brief space of time at the lecturer’s disposal he explained very clearly the true nature of colour-sensation, and illustrated his.remarks with brilliarit limelight experiments. After showing the composite nature of white light, and duelling successively oh the colours ' produced by selective absorbtion, reflection, and interference of light waves, the lecturer passed to * the elucidation 4 of the three' primary colour-sensations theory, or the red, gi'oen a : nd Violet 'thdory of l4oung and' Helmholtz. Tfie in siipport "of this theory,' hs 'opposed‘to khe'exploded red, yellow _and bfaethebry of ‘'Rresfatei 1 , Were particularly striking, and : quite conclqsive. Mr Evans fhen illustrated'the phenomenon of abnormal qolaur perception known as colour-blindness, which he indicated is caused by two of the three sets of nerve fibrils transmitting but one colour-sensation to the brain. _ The lecture was brought to a close by a series of experiments showing the effects- produced by the partial visual fatigue caused by gazing for some seconds on a spot of bright colour. Mr Evans i 3 to be congratulated o,q tha able way in which he filled the double capacity of lecturer and lectufer’p asiistadt. ’ • ’ >• ’

The Mayor’s scheme providing for drainage, the Thorndon recreation ground, &c., came before the Public Works Committee on Monday night, when it was decided to defer consideration of the matter till his Worship’s return from the West Coast. ©With respect to a paragraph published by us (says the Wairarapa Daily) in a recent issue as to the weight of wool from Mr John Rayner’s clip, we learn further that of 10 ram hoggets shorn one yielded 151 b, one lfilb, one ISJIb, one 251 b, one 221 b, two 21 Jib, and two 18Jib. The result of the final examination for the law held in September last, at Wellington, has been communicated to the candidates. Amongst the successful students were Mr Richmond) son of Mr Justice Richmond, and Mr Ross ofj the Stamp Department. Both gentlemen were coached by Mr C. E. Matthews, solicitor, of this city.

His Honour Mr Justice Richmond gave judgment last Friday in the case Clere v. Segrief. The effect of the judgment was that the defendant was not entitled to compensation in respect of the deficiency in the froutage of the land, and that he should take a conveyance of the land bounded by the fences (a frontage of 47ft Bin). paying interes t on the balance due from the date of purchase. An order was also made against defendant for payment of £SO costs. Mr Morison was for the plaintiff and Mr Devine for the defendant. Says the Wairarapa Star:—“We hear that the Maoris are predicting a very dry season, and we are sorry for it. The Maoris, we are informed, are remarkably good weather prophets. Personally, we are not acquainted with Maori folk-lore, but there is nodoubt thatas a race they are remarkable for their observant powers In determining the weather they,are guided by the appearances of birds, beasts and plants. According to Native tradition in dry seasons the wild ducks lay their eggs near the water’s edge, aud the fish in the rivers seek the head waters. Certain kinds of insects also make their appearance that are never seen except when a severe drought is impending. These signs, we are informed, have been witnessed this season, and the Natives confidently look forward to a dry, warm summer.

A cuncert was given at St John s sohool room last night week in aid of the instrument fund of the Garrison Band. There was a fair attendance, and the audience throughout was most enthusiastic. Songs were given by Misses Stanford, McCarthy and Ross, and by Messrs Munt, Hale, Miles, Henderson, E. Dunne, Fricker and Morgan. Messrs Hale and Peyman contributed two recitations, and the Garrison Band gave a.number of selections. Corporal Sauverin and.the band also gave a selection called “ The Euphonium Polka.” The whole of the items were well received, and enthusiastic encores were numerous. The gem of the evening was, however, a violin solo by Master C. Cimino, which was capitally played, and for which he had to bow his acknowledgments in response to a hearty encore. The items by the band were also well given, and were loudly applauded. Bandmaster Cimino supplied the piano accompaniments with bis usual ability.

In the bankrupt estate of Thomas Langdon, hotelkeeper, the liabilities are set down at £545 13s lOd, and assets at £728 16s 4d, showing a surplus of £lB3 2s fid. The unsecured creditors are—Mrs Langdon, £2OO ; Staples and Young, £294 18s 5d ; City Council, £lB 16s lOd , Waddell, McLeod and Weir, £1 15s 8d ; Booth and Co., 17s 3d ; W. Dawson and Co., £2 14s ; Mrs Cooper, £2 fis ; R. Bruce, £2 0s 9d ; J. Smith, £lB 14s 3d; Halley and Ewen, £7 10s; Wellington Meat Company, 15a 5d ; J. Jaok, £4 10s ; W. Trotter, 15s 3d. The assets are—Stock-in-trade, £ls 8s 7d ; book debts (£29 15s 6d), estimated to produce £ls ; property, consisting of five town sections at Beaconsfield, £150; surplus from securities, £5lB 7s 9d ; and license, £3O ; total, £728 16s 4d. The secured creditors are Messra Staples and Young, £940, for which they, hold a bill of sale over the stock and furniture in the Karori Hotel, and mortgage over the lease of same, which is valued at £IOOO ; Wellington Trust and Lsan Company, £893 13s ; Baker Bros, £2O 11s ; . and Remington and Evans, £2B, the three latter creditors being secured by a mortgage over property in Pirie-street, valued at £I4OO. It will be remembered that during the recent session of the Wellington Diocesan Synod a resolution was passed on the motion of Mr C. Rous Marten, seconded by the Rev W. E. Paige, expressing regret at the intended resignation of the Primate, and a hope that the venerable Bishop might long enjoy the rest he had so well earned by his long and valuable labours on behalf of the Church in New Zealand. The following reply from the Primate has been received by the Bishop of Wellington : —“ Bishopscourt, Christchurch, October 15th, 1888. My dear Bishop,—l must acknowledge in writing my having received the resolution" of your Synod, which you placed in my hands last week when I met you in Wellington, and, shnljl be much obliged, if you, make, kqowq to its, members my great satisfaction vv.it h the, eßtim,ate. o’f my services as JPrimate, and in the c.hqrcb, of this province, winch''they, with yoqrself, hlave been pleased' to express in this resolution. " 1 ‘must needs ( set a high vqlue q'poq it” howeVer, conscious I may be of many shortcomings. I 4esire also to thank yourself and then; for the kind wishes on my befiqlf; and to add. that though on my resignation of my office as Primate, and subsequently of a diocesan bishop, I shall have severed the official relation which now subBists between us, I shall not cease, I trust, to take a deep interest in the welfare of the church in the diocese of Wellington and thq efforts made by its Synod in fathering its work and growth.—l am, tay dear Bishop, yours very faithfully,' Et.J.C. Christchurch. The Bight Rev the Bishop of Wellington.”

The Best Remedy for Indigestion.— NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases*to which we ard subject. ‘Norton’s Ppj.B; with justice called'the ‘Natural Stren'gthener cif the Bauman' Stomach,’ act' &s a powerful tonic' and geutlq aperient, are diild in their operation, and' safe undqtqny circumstances. Sold in bogles, at Js JJd, 2s 9d, lls, by all mydiqinq vgadinrs through, ut tbs‘woi;ld ?

The clergy of the Wellington Diocese have presented to the Bishop of Wellington a very handsome silver inkstand in commemoration of his sacerdotal jubilee, the right rev prelate having completed his 50th year in holy orders on the 23rd ult. The inkstand is beautifully made entirely of New Zealand silver and by New Zealand workmen (having been constructed by Messrs Kolin and Co., of this city), and is appropriately decorated with mitres aud other ecclesiastical devices. It also bears a suitable Latin inscription, setting forth the occasion of its presentation.

The Superintendent at Wakapuaka wired to the Nelson Evening .Mail on Monday that Port Darwin spoke the repairing steamer on Sunday on the 1871 cable. Until then she was unaware of the break in the new cable. Late information from the ship states that she had commenced to pay out toward the buoy on the Banjoewangie end, which she expected to reach about 4 yesterday afternoon. She has 110 knots of new patent cable to paylout, which will oomplete the renewal of the 1871 cable. The splice was let go in 1275 fathoms, the temperature of the sea at the bottom being 36 degrees Fahrenheit.

A special meeting of the Wellington Diocesan Board of Trust 3 was held yesterday week, the following membors being present: - The Bishop of Wellington (ohairman), Vett Archdeacon Fancourt, Revs J. Still and J. Jones, Messrs C. Rous Marten, Kenneth Wilson, C. C. Graham, and C. P. Powles. The business of the meeting was to appoint a Diocesan Trustee in lieu of the Ven Archdeacon Stock, resigned. The Ven Archdeacon Faucourt was unanimously elected to the vacant Trusteeship, the appointment being formally signed and sealed by the Bishop. The Board then adjourned. It transpired that the last meeting of the Board was held in October, 1885, just three years ago, so its duties evidently are not unduly onerous.

Between 4 and 5 o’clock on Monday morning a man named John Simpson, employed on the hulk Woodlark, discovered a body on the beaoh, at Clyde-quay. He at ouce gave information to Doyle and Creeks, with whose assistance the body was removed to the Mo gue. A dingy, with sail, oars, rudder, &0., was washed ashore atthe same spot. Subsequent inquiries showed ihe unfortunate man’s name to be Blewden, belonging to Auckland, documents bearing that name being found on him, while Inspector Thompson, who was well acquainted with Mr Blewden, thinks he can recognise the body. It appears that Mr Blewden was a steerage passenger by the Wairarapa, whfoh arrived here from Auckland on Sunday. Whether the dingy had any connection with his death h not known, but the police do not think it had. An inquest was held on the body at the Morgue next morning. The police have discovered that Blewden was last seen on Sunday evening about 7 o’clock, on board the Tarawera, by George Milner, the fore-cabin steward of the vessel.

The complimentary benefit which was tendered to Miss Randell at the Theatre Royal last Friday evening was an exceedingly enthusiastic tribute to that young lady’s ability, and a recognition of her generosity in readily assisting in every worthy object, which must have been very gratifying to her. The house was crowded in all parts, and the programme throughout met with the entire approval of the audience. Miss Randell, who was-received with hearty applause, contributed three items, and although suffering from a sovcrc cold, she acquitted herself in a highly satisfactory manner, and it is needless to say was loudly encored for each of her songs. The programme was as follows : Overture, “ Light cavalry,” orchestra ; song, “The blacksmith’s son,” Mr Todd; song, “Fiddle and I,” Miss Young; song, “Dear heart,” Miss Randell (encored) ; song, “ Fly forth, O gentle dove,” Miss Newton ; recitation, “ Coming home,” Mr F, W. Haybittle (encored); song, “ Tell me,-my heart,” Mrs Parsons (encored) ; violin solo, “ Robert le Dlable,” Mr McGlashan (encored); song, “Remember me” (specially composed aud dedicated to Miss Randell by F. W. Jones), Miss Randell (encored); song, “ The owl,” Mr E. L. Widdop (encored); overture, “Festival,” orchestra; song “The ship boy’s letter,” Mrs Webb ; monologue,!“The reception,” Mr W. J. Haybittle (encored) ; song, “ Waiting,” Miss Gowland ; Bong, “The storm fiend,” Mr Prouse (encored) ; song, “11 Baoio,” Miss E. L. Trahan-* 1 Osborne ; song, “ The Vicar of Bray,” Mr F. V. Waters; song, “ must we say good-bye,” Miss Raqdell (encored); song, comic, W. D. Lyon (encored). The orchestra, under Herr Mosch, was a strong one, and both the overtures were nicely played and much appreciated. Herr Mosoh also supplied the piano accompaniments to the principal songs. Between the first and second parts Mr J. Duthie returned thanks to the audience or behalf of the beneficiaire, who„ he stated, was leaving for Australia fop the p.urpose of prosecuting her mnsioal studies there. They would all, ha hqd no doubt, heartily join him in wishing her every success. Be also thanked all who had assisted in the performance, mentioning in particular Messrs Gilbert and Bannister, who organised the eqncert. Bis remarks were received with (end applause. It is estimated that the Committee will be enabled to hand Miss Randell about £6O, after clearing expenses, as the'proceeds of the benefit. ■

The average increase in the flocks in the Manawatu is reported to be over 110 per cent. The mortality among lambs has been unusually small. The inclemenoy of the weather prevented Gray’s Band performing, as they had intended, for the benefit of Cornelius O’Driscoll on the Basin Reserve on Sunday. The concert was accordingly postponed tiil qpxfc Sunday. )i-

There was a fair muster of members of the New Zealand Pioneer Baseball Club at Newtown Park on Saturday last. A scratch match was played, sides being chosen by Messra Henderson and Hynard. The for* mer’s team won, scoring 20 runs to their opponents’ 13 runs. Mr J. C. McKerrow, Surveyor-General, received a telegram on Sunday from Mr C. W. Adams, at Port Chalmer3, Chief Surveyor of Otago stations, that he had just-returned from a visit to the great Sutherland waterfall. Mr Adams reports that the fall is 1904 feet in height, with a volume of water equal to the Bowen Falls in Milford Sound. The fall strikes a rocky precipice twice in its descent, forming three leaps. The upper is 815 feet high, the second 751 ft, and the lower 338 feet. The surroundings are grand and picturesque, and add much to the natural attractions of the Colony. Mr McKerrow, employed by the Survey Department, has found a practical pass from Lake Te Anau to Milford Sound. The Chairman of the Harbour Board stated at the meeting of that body held on Tuesday in connection with the movement toward providing a new Post-office clock, that he had ascertained that the bells of the old clock weighed 1J tons, the brass work half a ton, and that the east iron pendulum and cheese weights weighed several hundredweight, and were as good as new. He had also ascertained that Mr Seager had purchased from the Public Works Department about 4cwt 221 b of old brass, including portion of the bells, &c., and also a large quantity of iron, including the pendulum weights. There was still, however, several hundredweight of the old material missing, and he suggested that the attention of the Government should be called to it, as they would then probably look into the matter. It was decided to do this.

A very successful entertainment was given at the Working Men's Club Tuesday night by the Tongariro Minstrel Troupe. There was a large attendance, and rhe performance was very much enjoyed by the audience. The first pait consisted of the usual chair business, songs being contributed by Messrs Read, Tolmie, King, Girdlestone, McDowell, Peachy, Halletfc, Maylen, and Johnson. The “ comer men,” Messrs Peachy and King, Tambo and Bones respectively, kept the audience well amused with their comicalities. The duties of interlocutor were ably performed by Mr H. Girdlestone. Mr G. Barrol presided at the piano. In the second part a character song, “ Warmer There,” was given by W. Peachy, with great success. A laughable farce entitled “ Black Justice,” in which the principal characters were sustained by Messrs Peachy and King, brought an enjoyable entertainment to a close.

The Wellington Bowling Club’s green was fairly filled on Saturday. The following are the games played :—Messrs R. Sloan, Lindsay, Lambert and Dransfield (skip) against Messrs Letham, Deacon, Elliott and Gray (skip), the former winning by 21 to 19. Messrs Gasquoine, Whitehouse, Flanagan and Maskell (skip) against Messrs Reid, J. McKerrow, Ballinger and Flyger (skip), the former winning two games by 21 to 3 and 21 to 7, and losing one by 9to 21. Messrs McGlashan, Edwin, Campbell and Blair (skip) played Messrs Grady, G. Wilson, Blackett and Barron (skip), the former winning one by 21 to 13, and losing one by 12 to 14. A bal’ot was taken for the election of new members, and five were admitted. Following prizes, given for competition, are open for entry up to November 10 Vioe-Dresident’s prize of a painting, Mr Flygo’r's silver salt cellars, Mr Grady’s silver inkstand, and Mr Campbell’s prize bowls. They will probably be played for in pairs, and it is necessary that all)those intending to compete shonld enter their names so that they may be drawn for competition. Anyone drawn nofc present on the day fixed for playing off will forfeit his chance.-

9 In our obituary column we regret to notice the death of an old and esteemed member of our seafaring community. We refer to tha late Mr William Murray, who arrived in Australia in February, 1854, in the steamship William Denny, owned hy Denny Bros., the well known Dumbarton , shipbuilders. He came to this port about 1857 as engineer of ourfirat locally-downed steamer, the Wonga Wonga, commanded at that time by Captain Bo.wden, afterward lost on the Australian coast while in command of the steamer Rluto, Amongst the many commanders of the old Wonga Wonga it will not be out of place to mention Captain Archibald Kennedy, the present popular captain of the Union Company’s steamship Hauroto, and Captain Frederick Renner, who was lost in Cook Strait while in command of hia own vessel, the Hannah Barrator. The latter gentleman, with the lqtq Mr Murray, were respectively oaptaia aod engineer of the Wonga Wonga when she rescued the survivor of ff.M.S. Orpheus, (when wiecked on the Manukau bar.. Mr Murray was afterward employed in the New Zealand Steam Shipping Company’s steamer Welling, ton, and the Wreck Recovery Steamship Taranaki, also in the employ of W. and G. Turnbull and Go, as engineer of the steamers Napier and, Stormbird, and latterly in the Blenheim trade in the Neptnnq, which vessel he left about two years ago.on account ■of the increasing infirmities, of age. The i deceased gentleman had, reached the age of 73 years, and was greatly respected for his upright apff genial character. He leaves a i widow; and, two sons to mourn their loss.

f We have reoeived from the Union Steam Ship Company a copy of “An Earthly Paradise,” a neat and capitally got up guide to the principal scenic localities of New Zealand.

Three tenders were received for the purchase of the Wellington stock in the bankrupt estate of Anderson and Morrison, of Dunedin, and Mr Thos. Ballinger’s being the highest was accepted. j, 4&he following is a list of the successful candidates who entered for the New Zealand Law Examinations, which were_ held in September last :Mr A. R. Atkinson (admitted as barrister elsewhere), passed in New Zealand Law ; Messrs R. McNab and T. R. Fleming, passed as barristers, under rules, provided for graduates of the New Zealand University ; Messrs A. J. Burgess and J. A. Flesher passed as barristers, having been previously admitted as solicitors ; Messrs E. C. Bloomfield, H. T. von Haast, and W. Meldrum passed as barristers. The following candidates passed as solicitors :—Messrs E. Aslin, A. M. Broderick, M. S. Brown, L. Easton, J. H. Foley, S. L. R. Free, A. E. Gascoyne, R. Haigh, F. S. Hammond, A. C. Hanlon, G. Harris, H. G. C. Harvey, H. F. Maclean, N. A. McLeod, R. McVeagh, W. E. Mills, R. Morrison, A. Richmond, and C. F. M. Ross.

A telegram appears in this issue stating that “ a life-buoy, marked ‘Trevelyan,’ has been found at Koelburg, on the coast of South Africa.” It is now considered certain that she was the vessel seen to founder off Cape L’Agulhas on June 3rd. Our readers will doubtless remember that in June last we reoeived a sensational telegram to the effect that the s.s Drummond Castle reported having seen what was considered to be an emigrant vessel suddenly founder in a terrible gale off Cape L'Agulhas, and that the shrieks of the supposed passengers were plainly heard. Our telegram this morning seems to point out that the vessel in question was the ill-fated barque Trevelyan, which left Glasgow on March 23rd for Dunedin and Wellington, having on board over 40,000 gala of whisky, several tons of gunpowder aud dynamite, and commanded by Captain W. Roberts, son of Captain D. F. Roberts, lato of the ship Hermione. If this supposition is correct it removes the idea that the vessel might have been burned at sea through the crew broaching cargo. Although that theory was a plausible one, yet it is well known that Captain W. Roberts, although a yonng officer, was a very strict disciplinarian and unusually careful in his duties. Trained under his father, Captain D. F. Roberts, a skipper who had traded many years to this Colony without meeting with any serious accident, a most careful aud skilful seaman, young Roberts had every qualification for making an efficient commander. If it is in- ° deed the Trevelyan which has been lost off the South African coast the owners of that vessel have lost a gallant seaman and a trustworthy officer. A special meeting of the Harbour Board was held on Tuesday for the purpose of considering what amount that body should contribute toward the cost of the Rost Office clock, there being present— Messrs Duthie (chairman), Pearce, Booth, Petherick, Speedy, and Captain Rose. The Chairman, after referring to the fact that the Government had given a final answer to the local bodies that they would not contribute toward the new clock; explained that he had informed the City Councilthat he believed the Board would contribute an' equal share with the Council toward the cost of the clock. He stated that he had ascertained that the total cost of the clock would not exceed £650, even if the public did not subscribe at all, and he moved that the Board contribute an equal amount with the CityCouncil, the sum not to exceed £325. Mr Pearce seconded this. • The Chairman Btated that both Messrs Wheeler and Heaton, who were unable to be present,had expressed themselves as agreeable to this course being taken. In reply’to Mr Pearce, the Chairman said no arrangement had been made with the Government as to the maintenance of the olook—in fact, the matter had not been refetred too. Captain Rose thought the local bodies should get the clock without public subscriptions. Mr Booth though there Bhould be some definite arrangement with the Government about maintaining the clock. Mr Petherick was of the same opinion. Mr Pearce thought that if the Government would not undertake the maintenance of the clock, that the two local bodies would. The resolution was then put and carried. On the motion of Mr Petherick, seconded by Mr Speedy, a Committee consisting of the Chairman, Captain Rose, Mr Pearce, and tip mover, was appointed to act with the Com-* mittee of the City Council in considering the tenders and other matters.

It has been decided by the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association that the championship races shall he rowed this year as follows :—Champion Fours, at Wellington ; Champion Pairs, at Christchurch ; Champion Double Sculls, at Wellington ; and Champion Sculls, at Wanganui. Information has been received by the Minister of Lands that the party engaged in killing wild sheep on Mount Patriarch, Marlborough, have been very successful during the four weeks they have been out. The number of sheep killed is 550. The de. struction of these sheep will greatly reduce •the probabilities of soab existing among the flocks.

The Secretary of the Benevolent Trustees stated" at the meeting of the Trust on Tuesday that he would be very glad of a few donations of old boots and underclothing for the use of the qld men who are being provided for by the institution. If any person who is desirous of making a donation will notify the Secretary (Mr A. G. Johnson), he will make arrangements to send for the artioles. The ship Lady Jocelyn, which has been short-handed for the past few days, had her full complement made up on Tuesday,, when the Mans took off a number pf men to the vessel. Several of the new hands were tl three sheets in the wind,'" and the work of taking them aboard was no easy matter, as the high wind made it a difficult matter to get boats alongside the ship. However, they were safely shipped ar last, and the ship sailed early next morning. A peculiar accident happened at Pitone on Tuesday morning.' A middle-aged man named Frederick Avant was standing on a ladder painting the second floor portion of the "Victoria Hotel, a stiff easterly wind blowing at the time, when a sudden gust caught the ladder, and, turning it completely over, caused the man to fall a distance of about 20ft, the ladder falling on the top of him. Ho was at once picked up and carried into the hotel, and Dr Whitehead wa3 soon in attendance. The sufferer had no bones broken, but was terribly shaken by the fall, and experienced severe pains all over his "body.

A ctive Service cannot wear out the teeth that are brushed daily with Rowlands Ddonto. All dentists allow that neither washes nor pastes are as efficacious for polish* ing the teeth and keeping them sound and white as a pure and non-gritiy tooth powder ; g-uch Rowlands’ Odonto ha 3 always proved itself. It whitens the teeth, prevents and arrests decay, strengthens the gums and gives a pleasing fragrance to the breath. Rowlands’ Essence of Tyre is a harmless preparatfon for dyeing the hair a permanent brown or black. Ask chemists and storekeepers for Rowlands’ articles, of 20, Hatton Garden, London, ahd avoid spurious imitations.

At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association, ht 11 on Tuesday, the Chairman (Mr A. G. Johnson) stated that he regretted to have to announce the decision of Mr A. S. Biss, their late secretary, to retire from that office, as he had not sufficient time at his disposal to enable him to carry out the duties, liuring the time he was associated with Mr Biss he had received the greatest assistance from that gentleman, and, in fact, his services to the Association were invaluable. Mr Bias, in thanking the Chairman for his complimentary remarks, said he was afraid they were undeserved. He proposed as his successor Mr W. H. Field, and said that if _ they got Mr Field a 3 secretary the Association might be congratulated. Subsequently Mr Field was elected unanimously. The Benevolent Society Trustees held their usual weekly meeting at the Council .Chambers on Tuesday afternoon, there being present the Rev H. van Staveren (Chairman), Messrs Wilson, Lancaster, Kebhell and Allen. Temporary relief was granted to a woman for whom about £l5O was subscribed about 18 months ago, when her husband died under exceedingly painful circumstances, and who was afterward sent to Nelson, where she went into business. It appeared that the woman and her children were again in depressed circumstances. It was decided to provide for an old man who had been in the Colony about 46 years, and who was now unable to work. A letter was received from the Secretary of the Hospital Trustees pointing out that the Trust’s share of the legal expenses in passing the Wellington Hospital, Home Orphanage and Asylum Bill was £3 18s 9d, which sum the Trustees agreed to pay. Aid was granted to the wife of a man who was frequently before the Court for faili.ng to provide for her. Relief was refused in one or two cases. The Secretary reported that he had received a donation of several hats from Messrs Hallenstein and Co., and of boots from Mr F. Mpeller, which he had distributed among the old men under the care of the institution. The Secretary was instructed to draw the attention of the City Council to the fact that Mr A. YouDg’s seat on the Trust had become vacant, and to request them to appoint some one in his place. The Secretary, was instructed to take proceedings against a man who had left his infant child with some people without making any arrangement for its maintenance. Leave of absence for the meeting was granted to Mr B. Smith. After some routine business had been traneaoted, the Trustees ad journed.